Managing in Chaotic Times
There is no such thing as a legitimate business surprise—really. by Judith Crown

The Working Man's Evangelist
There is nothing fancy about Dan DiMicco by Rebecca Rolfes

Supply Chain Lessons
Innovative lessons from companies that are rethinking everything from the inflow of raw materials to the shipping of finished goods. by Joe McCafferty

Under the Radar

China's Looming Labor Gap

Advocacy

Pray for Warm Weather
When Hurricanes Katrina and Rita rampaged through the Gulf of Mexico, they upset an already tottering supply and demand structure for natural gas. The implications—both in pricing and possible supply interruptions—are staggering for the short term. But the silver lining, if there is one, may be a long-overdue focus on a problem that has been quietly building for many years. by Mary Swanton

Research

Fortune Teller
Life is unpredictable, but business doesn’t have to be. Here’s how your peers are using MSCI’s Metals Activity Report to their advantage. by Margaret Littman

Guest Column

Change or Else
By Anthony Paoni